Multi-purpose switching network interface controller
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1. A network interface controller, comprising:
- a plurality of scatter gather circuits connectable to a host via a bus;
a packet buffer configured for communication with the scatter gather circuits;
a plurality of access circuits configured to access external network connections; and
an optional forwarding engine selectable to generate routing information corresponding to data received via the access circuits and to provide the routing information to the packet buffer.
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Abstract
A network interface controller includes a plurality of scatter gather circuits (104a-104d) connectable to a host via a bus (101). A packet buffer (112) is configured for communication with the scatter gather circuits (104a-104d). A plurality of access circuits (110a-110d) are configured to access external network connections. An optional forwarding engine (108) is selectable to generate routing information corresponding to data received via the access circuits (110a-110d) and to provide the routing information to the packet buffer (112).
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1. A network interface controller, comprising:
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a plurality of scatter gather circuits connectable to a host via a bus;
a packet buffer configured for communication with the scatter gather circuits;
a plurality of access circuits configured to access external network connections; and
an optional forwarding engine selectable to generate routing information corresponding to data received via the access circuits and to provide the routing information to the packet buffer.
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